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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Countdown to 2014

Over the past few weeks things have gotten pretty crazy around here. The company I work for signed on two new clients, both requiring lots of time and attention in the last few weeks of the year; we have four PR plans to finalize for the coming year; my parents arrive this coming Saturday; we spent three nerve-wracking days investigating ways to get our hands on Rose Bowl tickets (yes, we’re going!!!!); Christmas shopping and planning to do and we’re trying to find time to enjoy the season. In the middle of this all, we had a ridiculously crazy cold snap in Colorado and went spent more than a week with temperatures below freezing. It wasn’t much fun to wait for the bus in -10 degree temperatures!

With only a little more than two weeks left of 2013, I’ve been thinking a lot about the new year and starting it off in good health, good spirits and generally feeling great. It’s been almost TWO FULL YEARS since I finished recovering from my last stress fracture, January 7th will mark the 5th anniversary of when I had my surgery and (a little more superficially) I am in a wedding in early March and hoping for a great year ahead of running and outdoor sports. So I’m doing my best to get through the holidays and start 2014 right.

So, here’s what I’ve been doing:

Keeping up with my workouts – even if that means multiple days a week on the treadmill

Mixing up my workouts by adding interval training and Jillian Michaels’ 30 Day Shred to the rotation

I made a pact to myself not to take more than 2 days off in a row, including when my parents are visiting

Drinking lots of water (or tea in its place when the heat was hardly working in our office during the cold snap)

Limiting indulgences but not cutting them out completely!

Getting enough sleep

Singing along (loudly) with my Christmas music in the car, it’s good for the spirit!

Trying to focus on one thing at a time and doing it the best I can, whatever it might be

When I start to feel stressed, I take a deep breath and think about ringing in the New Year at the Rose Bowl cheering for the MSU Spartans!

Oh, the gym

It’s a Christmas Pig!!

How are you getting through the holidays feeling great? * What is your favorite holiday movie? * What do you love most about this time of year?

2 comments:

These are some of the same goals I have. I am getting through this holiday season by not overcommitting. I printed out a calendar and have "budgeted" time with other people and myself. Looking forward to the time off!

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After living in New York City for 9 years, my husband and I moved to Denver in 2013. This blog is about exploring Colorado (and beyond), running, trying to live a healthy life and so much more! Thanks for stopping by!